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Dr. Michael Stiefel, MD

Dr. Michael Stiefel, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stiefel, Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Michael Stiefel, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Stiefel completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Stiefel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stiefel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stiefel’s office at (404) 350-2404.

    Where did Dr. Stiefel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - Fellowship Interventional Neuroradiology | Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ - Endovascular Neurosurgery

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Neurological Surgery | University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Stiefel board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Stiefel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Stiefel speak?

    Dr. Stiefel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Stiefel treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Stiefel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stiefel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Stiefel perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Stiefel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stiefel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Does Dr. Stiefel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stiefel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 350-2404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stiefel accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Stiefel in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stiefel's office located?

    Dr. Michael Stiefel's Primary Practice

    2001 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 575

    Atlanta, GA 30309

    (404) 350-2404

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    What is Dr. Stiefel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stiefel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427111681.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stiefel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stiefel

    What is Dr. Michael Stiefel's specialty?

    Dr. Stiefel is a Neurosurgeon near Atlanta, GA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Stiefel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Stiefel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stiefel is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Michael Stiefel accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Stiefel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Stiefel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stiefel's office at (404) 350-2404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Stiefel?

    Please contact Dr. Stiefel's office at (404) 350-2404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Stiefel have?

    Dr. Michael Stiefel is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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